James Stephen Miner Sr.
October 4, 1937 - April 23, 2014
James Stephen Miner, Sr. Age 76, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his home. Born October 4, 1937 to the late Lester C. and Emma Berniece (nee Johnson) Miner, Sr. James was a maintenance mechanic, retiring from Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL. Veteran of the United States Marines, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood. James was an avid golfer, enjoyed going to the Casino, and traveling to visit friends. Surviving are two daughters, Tammy (Greg) Williams of Highland, IN and Kim (Jeff) Bierl of Mesa, AZ; one son, James S. Miner, Jr. of Pinellas Park, FL; two grandchildren, Natasha Moran and Greg Williams, Jr. Preceding him in death was his wife, Bernadine Rose (nee Wilhelmi) Miner, whom he married August 18, 1962 in Rockdale, IL; and two brothers, Lester Miner, Jr. and Harold Miner. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Monday, April 28, from 5-7 p.m. Private interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Joliet, IL. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, please log onto www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com.
James Stephen Miner, Sr. Age 76, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at his home. Born October 4, 1937 to the late Lester C. and Emma Berniece (nee Johnson) Miner, Sr. James was a maintenance mechanic, retiring from Joliet... View Obituary & Service Information